Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais Back on Earth: Insights from 6 Months in Outer Space — NASA Astronaut Woody Hoburg | Finding Mastery Goes to Space, Part 3
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Mar 27, 2024 NASA Astronaut Woody Hoburg reflects on his 6-month space journey, emphasizing meticulous preparation, high performance teamwork, reframing failure, and the ridiculous fun of life in zero gravity. He shares insights on embracing uncertainty, seizing opportunities, and managing expectations, offering a rare glimpse into space missions and personal growth experiences.
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Three Simple Mission Goals
- Woody's three mission goals were to be safe, to have fun, and to come back as friends with his crew.
- Prioritizing relationships and enjoyment alongside safety shaped his entire mission mindset.
Focus On What You Can Control
- Lower expectations for outcomes you cannot control and invest energy in tasks you can influence.
- Use active work to avoid wasted anxiety about uncertain results.
Micro Choices Define 'Doing Your Best'
- Doing his best meant choosing the harder, right option when easier choices are tempting.
- He interprets many daily decisions as micro choices that compound into character.